Scrum Master at Portsmouth, NH

Job Details:

Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Duration: 6+ months with possible extension

Job description:

As a Scrum Master supporting this overall capability, you will be instrumental in driving agile project management practices that ensure the seamless delivery of this strategic enabler. In this role, you will support multiple agile teams by enabling them to become more effective through the application of the most appropriate Lean-Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) and by fostering an environment that embraces true Agility. You will continuously assess and adapt team practices to meet the evolving needs of both the teams and the broader organization. You will proactively work to remove impediments, address challenges to delivery, and enhance overall team and program level performance. Your ability to determine the most beneficial approach whether as a coach, mentor, teacher, or to gets hands-on based on the situation will be critical. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners and other Scrum Masters to support release planning, backlog management, team health, and cross-team communication, all while encouraging team decision-making, transparency, independence, cross-training, and mutual support.

Responsibilities

• Uses a pragmatic approach to guide the team by seeking to understand what they want to achieve and helping them become more effective in an Agile context.
• Comfortable experimenting with a variety of approaches based on need & fit. Promotes the use of/experimentation with quality/engineering practices (BDD, TDD, Pairing, CI/CD, etc.).
• Effective facilitation skills at the team and program level; Remains neutral, applies conflict management & establishes trust.
• Is comfortable having difficult conversations (including more senior developers) and actively coaches team members on improving conflict resolution, productivity, efficiency, and communication.
• Possesses advanced understanding of Lean-Agile metrics (health, value, flow and quality) to help teams continually improve.
• Assesses the Agile/Scrum maturity of the team & coaches the team to higher levels of maturity.
• Coaches team, leaders, and partners on the Agile mindset/behavior. Deep understanding of the mechanics of the Agile framework or method and the ability to teach the specific roles, work products, and activities to team members and stakeholders.
• Increases team knowledge of Agile/Lean topics helping them understand why practices work not just how. Observes & provides consistent, impactful feedback for team Agile development.
• Understands the impact and supports the vision for change within their organization.
• Develops a network of change agents to promote change and manage resistance to change.
• Actively seeks coaching & mentoring from more experienced SMs & coaches on Lean-Agile techniques and mindset
• Stays current with Agility industry trends & explores other perspectives by reading & contributing to blogs, consuming external media, & actively participating in internal/external Scrum/Agile events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc) and at least 5 years related experience
• Experience being on multiple Agile teams in a variety of different contexts
• Scrum certification strongly preferred
• Experience working in a scaled agile framework preferred
• Ability to gain knowledge of business functions and of strategies and objectives

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SYSMIND is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company.

SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.